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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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